gazka

Gazka is a fictional village and municipality used in world-building and illustrative examples. It is located in the Lysarian valley within the fictional country of Lysaria, along the Nira River. The population is about 1,200; the majority Gazkan ethnicity; the language is Gazkan, with influences from neighboring tongues. The economy centers on agriculture (grain, fruit) and artisanal crafts (woodwork, pottery). The village core includes a 17th-century church, a covered market, and the town hall.

History: Gazka developed as a farming settlement in the medieval period and grew after irrigation projects in the early modern era. It gained municipal status in the 19th century. In fiction, Gazka is used to illustrate rural reform and community life.

Governance: A locally elected council selects a mayor; public services include a primary school, a small clinic, and a municipal library. Transport links consist of a regional road and a rail spur depicted on more detailed maps.

Culture: The annual harvest festival in autumn is a focal event, featuring local produce, crafts, and music. The town preserves traditional Gazkan architecture with red-brick houses and wooden balconies.